Russian Emperor the most credible Ballydoyle contender for Epsom Derby delight

Today's 2020 Investec Derby will be a strange event, devoid of spectators, on-course bookmakers, and the man who could become the most successful trainer in the race’s iconic 240-year history.
Russian Emperor the most credible Ballydoyle contender for Epsom Derby delight
Sat, 04 Jul, 2020 - 08:00
Darren Norris

Aidan O’Brien seems unsure who his primary contender is but when it emerged Thursday that Ryan Moore (above, with Russian Emperor at Ascot) would partner Mogul it was inevitable his price would contract. Photo Healy Racing.
Aidan O’Brien seems unsure who his primary contender is but when it emerged Thursday that Ryan Moore (above, with Russian Emperor at Ascot) would partner Mogul it was inevitable his price would contract. Photo Healy Racing.

Today's 2020 Investec Derby will be a strange event, devoid of spectators, on-course bookmakers, and the man who could become the most successful trainer in the race’s iconic 240-year history.

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